The Wallabies' back-row champion was full of admiration for the All Blacks on Tuesday while emphasising his team had much to do after being drubbed 42-8 by New Zealand on Saturday night in Sydney.

They must win in Wellington this Saturday to retain any hope of prising back the Bledisloe Cup which New Zealand have had an unbreakable hold on since 2003.

New Zealand have won 41 straight home Tests against all comers and haven't been vanquished by a visiting side since 2009.

The loss of six of their seven most-capped players following their 2015 World Cup triumph hasn't diminished what seems to be the All Blacks' insatiable hunger for success.

"It's an incredible side," Pocock said.

"You look at guys like Beauden Barrett and the depth that they have in fly-half, halfback, across the field really, New Zealand is in a really strong position in terms of their depth and you see that with their Super Rugby teams.